Obituaries Honoring Lives in Jarratt, VA
Elizabeth "Betsy" Bobbitt Nicholson
Jun 13, 2019
Elizabeth “Betsy” Bobbitt Nicholson, 77, widow of Stuart Forrest Nicholson, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Sallie Rogers Bobbitt and Linwood Derby Bobbitt and was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ann Bobbitt Jarratt and husband, J. B. and brother, Linwood Turman Bobbitt and wife, Freida. Mrs. Nicholson was a...
Dorothy Jarratt Baylor
Jun 1, 2019
Dorothy Jarratt Baylor, 75, widow of William “Bill” Baylor, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 1, 2019. The daughter of the late Benjamin and Susie Gordon Jarratt, she was also preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Poole and Gladys Barnes and five brothers, Walter, Richard, William “Joboy”, Tom and Mel. She is survived by two...
Grace Stainback Grizzard
May 28, 2019
Grace Stainback Grizzard, 87 of Emporia, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. She was a devoted wife and mother. Grace was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where she lovingly prepared many meals for her church family and functions. She was preceded in death by her husband Jessie “Pete” Grizzard, parents Willie and Florence Stainback, Siblings Willie...
John Wayne Harris
May 23, 2019
John Wayne Harris, 76, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 23, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, John B. Harris; his mother, Virginia C. Harris; and, younger brother, Richard D. Harris, all of Jarratt, VA. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, the love of his life, Sandra Gephart Harris; his...
John M. Norwood, Jr.
May 18, 2019
John M. “Buz” Norwood, Jr, 69, of Emporia, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019. He is survived by a sister, Connie McKinney (Roger) and brother, Brian Norwood; three nieces, Dawn Jones (Coby), Faith Ash (Rel) and Hannah Godwin (David) and nephew, John McKinney (Chelsea). The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Wednesday May 22 at Owen Funeral Home, 303...
Elizabeth K. "Ann" Davis
May 11, 2019
Elizabeth K. Davis, “Ann”, 84, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019. She was the daughter of the late James L. Kelly, Sr. and Gertrude S. Gordon. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, James Cecil Davis and sister, Joan G. Kientz. She is survived by her brother, James L. Kelly of Prince George; sister, Betty...
Helen Frances Horne
Apr 19, 2019
Helen Frances Horne, 95, of Jarratt, Virginia died Friday, April 19, 2019 at Manorhouse Assisted Living, Henrico, Virginia. Helen was a lifelong resident of Jarratt and was a member of High Hills Baptist Church her entire life. She was born on April 29, 1923. Helen was the youngest child of Jasper Person Horne and Helen Rochette Grigg Horne. She...
Agnes J. Wolosuk
Apr 4, 2019
Agnes J. Wolosuk, 88, of Yale, widow of Nick Wolosuk, Sr., passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019. She is survived by two daughters, Gloria Warnick and Rene Williams (Kenny); three sons, Nick Wolosuk, Jr. (Linda), Thomas Lee Wolosuk (Joanne) and Ricky Wolosuk; eighteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; a brother, Joseph Joyner (Joyce); four sisters, Katherine (Zane), Florence, Mary (Billy) and...
Helen Harvey Bass
Apr 2, 2019
Helen Harvey Bass, 93, of Skippers, widow of Walter F. Bass, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019. She is survived by her son, Clarence E. Bass of Skippers, VA; two daughters, Gail B. Veliky and husband, Wayne of Jarratt, VA and Joanne B. Callaway and husband, Larry of Powhatan, VA; five grandchildren, Shannon Phelps and husband, Chad of Jarratt,...
Ada King Newsome
Apr 2, 2019
Ada King Newsome, 92, widow of Moses L. Newsome, gained her angel wings Tuesday, April 2, 2019. She now is with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and has joined her loved ones that left her behind. She was preceded in death a brother, Edward King; and sisters Amelia Harris She is survived by son, Howard Boney and wife,...
Laura Barnes Velvin
Mar 23, 2019
Laura Barnes Velvin, 98, of Jarratt, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Velvin and her two sons, James Venable “J.V.” Velvin and wife, Charlotte, and Lawrence Everett Velvin; She is survived by three grandchildren, James T. Velvin (Christy), Randy Dean Velvin (Jeannie) and Andrea Velvin (Jason Williams); step-grandchildren, Scott...
George P. Hardin
Mar 17, 2019
George P. Hardin, 54, of Sussex, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019. He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Wesley Hardin. He is survived by two sons, Charles P. and Seth Hardin (Daisy); two daughters, Rachel Temple and Taylor Jones (Deon); five grandchildren, Jade Hardin, Scarlet Hardin, and Kaylee, Natalie and Jonas Temple; his parents, Karla and...
Phyllis I. Davis
Mar 13, 2019
Phyllis I. Davis, 89, of Emporia, widow of Homer Davis, died Wednesday, March 13, 2019. She is survived by her daughter, Alice Whitby and husband, Jesse; her son, Tommy Cooper; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three brothers, Glen Cash, Bill Cash and Roy Cash and numerous nieces and nephews. . The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 14...
Gregg Winfield
Mar 10, 2019
Gregg Winfield, 52, of Carson, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019. He was the son of the late Wright and Mildred Winfield and was also preceded in death by a sister, Diane Poole. Gregg was a member of Stony Creek Fire Department where he had served as chief for nine years. Mr. Winfield is survived by his wife, Sonya...
Michael Wayne Moore
Mar 10, 2019
Michael Wayne Moore, 50, of Emporia, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Sanford Moore, Jr.; grandparents, Louis Sanford Moore, Sr. and Ruby Moore and Willie Fajna and Pearl Wrenn Fajna; Aunts, Patsy Moore, Barbara Moore Jones and husband, Russell; Mary Poarch; Lorraine Norwood and husband, Sonny, and uncles, Linwood “Squirrel”...
John Wayne O'Berry
Mar 9, 2019
Mr. John Wayne O’Berry, 73, of Jarratt, died Saturday, March 9, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marlene O’Berry, son, John Wayne O’Berry, II.; daughter, Amy O’Berry; grandson, John Madison Lynch; brother, William O’Berry and sister, Mildred King. Mr. O’Berry is survived by his wife, Ruth O’Berry; son, Greg O’Berry and wife, Sharon; daughter, Susan Harrison...
Frederick T. Bare
Feb 23, 2019
Frederick T. Bare, 80, of Emporia, died Saturday, February 23, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Wilma W. Bare; two sons, Gary Bare and Fred W. Bare and two nieces, Judy Hall and Tessie Allen. A graveside memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, March 1 at the Cobb-Whitehead Family Cemetery in Southampton County.
Gerald Roberson
Feb 23, 2019
Gerald Roberson, 88, of Emporia, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019. He was preceded in death by a brother, Graham Roberson. Mr. Roberson is survived by his wife, DeEtte Roberson; son, Jerry Allen Roberson (Melissa); daughters, Kippa Hladky (Randy) and Gail Hayner (Terry); grandson, Sammy Fields (Jenny) and sister, Doris Sumner. The funeral service will be held 2 p.m....
Brandon Keith Simmons
Feb 19, 2019
Brandon Keith Simmons, 29, died Tuesday, February 19, 2019. He is survived by his mother, Kendra Tomlinson (Barry Edwards); his father, Billy Simmons; brothers, Josh Simmons, Jason Simmons, and Christopher Tomlinson; sister, Emily Simmons; paternal grandmother, Grace Clark; a very special cousin and friend, Heather Malone; uncle, Randy Stainback (Melanie) and a number of other uncles and extended family....
Mary Jane B. Phillips
Feb 14, 2019
Mary Jane B. Phillips, 80, of Emporia, widow of Linwood N. Phillips, died Thursday, February 14, 2019. She was preceded in death by a son, Linwood “Buck” Phillips, Jr. Mrs. Phillips is survived by a son, Kevin Scott “Scotty” Phillips; six grandchildren, Staci Phillips (Jason), Stephen Phillips (Christy), Heather Phillips, Amber Thompson, (Brandon), Kailee Phillips and J. R. Phillips;...
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